MSc Agriculture (MSc Ag)

MSc in Agriculture at Agriculture and Forestry University is a two-year, four-semester program emphasizing advanced agricultural sciences, biotechnology, and crop management.

The program spans 45 credit hours, covering major, minor, supporting courses, seminar, and thesis components. Each credit represents one hour of theory and three hours of lab/field work weekly. The semester system consists of two 18-week semesters per academic year. Degree requires a minimum CGPA of 2.5; distinction awarded for CGPA ≥3.8. Credit transfer from other universities is allowed according to AFU regulations. Coursework includes plant science, horticulture, soil science, entomology, plant breeding and pathology, agricultural economics, extension, statistics, and biotechnology.

Eligibility
B.Sc Agriculture or equivalent, completion of 16 years of schooling, minimum 50% in entrance examination

Admission process
Notice published in national newspapers and AFU website
Online application via AFU portal
Merit-based selection: 90% entrance exam, 10% undergraduate aggregate
Entrance exam: 120 multiple-choice questions covering plant science, horticulture, soil science, entomology, plant breeding, crop disease management, agricultural economics, extension, conservation ecology, statistics, biochemistry and biotechnology
Required documents: citizenship/passport, academic transcripts, grade conversion if applicable, recommendation letters, work experience, concept note, sponsorship letter, application fee receipt

Career prospects
Agricultural researcher, agronomist, crop consultant, extension officer, lecturer, agribusiness specialist